Separation can make decisions about children feel overwhelming. Family Dispute Resolution gives parents and other family members a supported space to discuss parenting arrangements and work towards practical agreements that meet their children’s needs.

At Gold Coast Mediation Group, each person meets privately with the practitioner before any joint session. This helps us understand the issues, discuss safety concerns and assess whether mediation is suitable. Mediation can also be legally assisted, with each person supported by their solicitor. Where appropriate, it can also be child inclusive, giving children an opportunity to share their experiences so their perspectives can inform the parents’ discussions.

If an agreement is reached, we can help record it in a parenting plan. A section 60I certificate may also be issued where appropriate.